Although it is two o'clock in the morning, Brent, a one month old infant, is crying for his bottle of milk. Freud would suggest this behavior reflects which part of his personality?
A) the ego
B) the superego
C) the id
D) the ego ideal

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According to Freud's theory of personality, the id is the most primitive and instinctive part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification of basic needs such as hunger and thirst. Brent's crying for his bottle of milk reflects his immediate need for gratification of his hunger, which is driven by his id.

Although It Is Two O'clock in the Morning, Brent, a One